Product Manager, Gaming and Graphics

At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming outstanding products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We believe that if you bring passion and dedication to your job, you can change the world.

We are looking for a skilled product manager to join the Worldwide Product Marketing team to focus on gaming and graphics technologies : helping AAA publishers bring category-defining titles to the Mac, enabling breakthrough achievements like hardware accelerated ray tracing on iPhone, and offering powerful Metal APIs that put the advanced capabilities of Apple silicon at developers’ fingertips.

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This technically strong person will work with Apple engineering leaders to define the features of Apple’s next generation of graphics and gaming technologies, and then launch them at WWDC to a diverse in-person and online audience of millions.

As a member of our Worldwide Product Marketing group, you’ll represent the customer throughout a product’s journey from concept through development and launch.

You’ll develop and apply insights to help infuse innovative features into our product-development process. Together with our team, you’ll work to craft groundbreaking ideas into tangible products that excite the world.

At Apple, we combine product management / development and product marketing responsibilities into a single, cross-functional Product Management role that collaborates with design, engineering, finance, legal, marketing communications, public relations, market research, sales, and support for maximum impact across the organization.

Are you passionate about helping developers build amazing games, and ready to join an amazing team? Then we want to hear from you!

Description

We are seeking a dedicated professional to provide marketing, product, and business leadership for our graphics and gaming technologies including Metal, Xcode, and Game Porting Toolkit.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL :

• Research and synthesize technology trends, competitive trends, and user feedback to identify new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with software engineering and product designers to define product roadmap and strategy.
• Negotiate and influence product trade-offs impacting schedule and usability to improve user experience and consumer differentiation.
• Position Apple’s gaming industry investments in the competitive landscape and craft compelling messaging to encourage developer adoption of Apple tools and technologies.
• Launch new gaming and graphics technologies across all our platforms in conjunction with marketing communications, public relations, and events teams.
• Serve as an ambassador for gaming technologies via press briefings and customer visits.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years experience working in Product Management roles or equivalent experience.

Key QualificationsPreferred Qualifications

• Experience with 3D graphics APIs and their usage in gaming and app scenarios.
• Technical track record working closely with engineering / technical teams.
• Passion for working with the games industry to bring AAA titles to market.
• Strong ability to lead through influence, debate, and storytelling.
• Evidence of collaboration and willingness to jump in wherever needed to ensure excellence.
• Proven oral and written communication skills. Press and media experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel.
• Bachelors’ degree in related area or equivalent industry experience.

Additional Requirements

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.

The base pay range for this role is between $165,500 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

You’ll also receive benefits including : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition.

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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